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Hello all,
I keep my buddy, Jack, in a plastic container that is approximately 40x20. It holds 10 to 12 gallons of water. I use 2 filters, an Aqua-Tech 30-60 & a Top Fin 75. I alternate them weekly when I change the water so I don't have to spend so much time cleaning everything. Within 2 days everything is slimey. I feed him in a separate container & after putting him back I scoop out any "business" that wasn't done in the feeder container. At one point I was using both filters at the same time, but things still got slimey very quickly.
What am I doing wrong? Should I get a canister filter? I've read they work great, but using two should do it, also. Right? It's frustrating.

How big is Jack? It's possible that Jack is too big for his tank and/or the filters are not providing enough surface agitation.

He's about 6 in. The filter is for a 30-60 gal tank, more than twice the amount of water he's using. Could it be the filters I've been using are just inferior & I should invest in a canister? Things still got slimey pretty quick even when I was using both the filters at the same time. I'd post a pic, but not really sure how.

Is he a confirmed male? If so, you can start a "forever tank" for him.

90% of the problems with water are with inadequate filtration or a filter that has not completely finished it's cycle. The other 10% are overfeeding and algae related. Chances are good your problem will be remedied with a larger filter. Canister filters rated 3X the size of the tank should be the minimum. These guys are messy.

Jack is a confirmed male. I feed him in a separate container. What is a forever tank?

Last tank upgrade. Since males are smaller than females, you won't need one as large, though bigger tanks are always better.